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    4.8 (15 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Captain Matt and my son Robert
    Yahima G.

    Went fishing with Captain Matt Bamboo Charters for the second time now. My 15 year old and I had the most wonderful time fishing. We max out on trout. My son love it. Captain Matt is fun, knowledgable, friendly and made sure we enjoyed our time fishing. I highly recommend Bamboo Charters. They are awesome!!!

    We have had two wonderful experiences with Bamboo Charters with two different captains. I would highly recommend them! They listen to the customer and create the best experience for the group. The marina they leave from is clean and has a pool you can use after and a bar to buy drinks. The captains also care about the environment and want to teach the clients as well; which is awesome! Look no further, they are the total package!

    Stacy H.

    Went out with Captain Keith today. What a blast! He did a great job. Nice guy and very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend him and Bamboo Charters.

    Islamorada Sandbar

    Such an awesome day on the water with Joe! He took us out to the Everglades where we did some fishing and got to see manatees. We then went out snorkeling and ended our day at the sandbar. He was very knowledgeable of the area and the sea life. If you're looking for a fun relaxed day on the water these are your guys!

    Absolutely awesome time fishing! Captain Keith was very knowledgeable and knew where to catch the fish! He was patient and made sure my boys (8&9) had a great time. Highly recommend! Will definitely do again on our next visit! Ask for Captain Keith.

    Feeding the sharks

    This was our first trip to the Florida Keys and my wife and son's first ocean fishing charter. I did lots of research on charters in the area, knowing there were lots of companies to choose from, being the sport fishing capital of the world. After a few calls and conversations, I was able to talk with Captain Matt with Bamboo Charters on the phone. I was instantly excited and felt like we'd known each other for years! Matt assured me that we would have a blast and catch some fish. From the minute he pulled up at the marina, he made us feel like we were pros, and that he was excited to hang with us for the day. He was right! We pulled out of the marina and he took us through the red mangroves and taught us a great deal about the ecosystem of The Keys. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. We made it to our first stop and immediately started catching some ladyfish for bait and to get some casts in. He took great care to make sure my wife and son were comfortable with the technique and also having a great time. We landed some large trout, which we ended up eating for dinner at a local restaurant, some catfish, and even hooked a shark, which he let my son reel in. He then cruised us around the area and we did some awesome snorkeling in the beautiful waters of Islamorada. Captain Matt and Bamboo Charters were, without a doubt, the highlight of our trip. They will be our first phone call on our next trip to The Keys. Highly recommend!!!

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    Key Largo Adventures - Islamorada's Premier Boat Tour Company

    Key Largo Adventures - Islamorada's Premier Boat Tour Company

    5.0
    (24 reviews)

    I booked this half day private charter for my boyfriend and I, while visiting Islamorada. We had…read morerequested Charlie for our captain, per other recommendations from friends. He was very accommodating in finding a day and time that worked for us, very hospitable, and had a great personality! Charlie texts you several times before the boat day, to make sure directions on everything are clear- I really appreciated receiving the EXACT directions with pictures and precise details. His "Tiki Tiki" boat was brand new and beautiful, and I enjoyed bringing our own drinks and snacks on the boat (he parks next to a food boat, if you'd rather buy food). The sandbar was a lot of fun, and Charlie brought many toys for us to play with on the water (kayak, rafts, beer pong table, noodles, etc). Definitely enough equipment to keep you busy for the day! The sandbar was a bit busy (even on a weekday), but he tried to find us an area where no one was blaring their music, so we could play our own. Charlie took several pictures and videos for us that he emailed us later in the week. I really enjoyed having all those, in addition to mine. Only constructive criticism I have, would be that I booked a half day "tour", and had mentioned going snorkeling and doing the catch/release of baby sharks. I was under the impression that was all set up as the plan for the day. However, we went straight to the sandbar and spent the day there; little bit of a letdown as we wanted to do other activities as well- other than that it was a great day! The water was clear, we saw some fish (and lots of dogs), and the weather was perfect- we had a great day with Captain Charlie!

    There is NOTHING better to do with your time in the Islamorada/Key Largo area than spend the day…read morewith Key Largo Adventures! Charlie is a magical Captain who creates special moments throughout your entire experience on his boat. Of course the Sandbar is beautiful but the hospitality is what sets this charter apart from the rest. His boat was beautiful and we were comfortable as can be all day long. We are already planning our next trip back and can not stop staring at photos from our special day. Can not recommend Key Largo Adventures enough!

    Islamorada Dive Center

    Islamorada Dive Center

    4.6
    (108 reviews)

    Took open water dive cert here and had a blast. Every staff member I interacted with was kind,…read morehelpful, passionate, and safety-conscious. I do wish they were better about inspecting their rental equipment. My OWD class saw a few non-safety-critical equipment issues like a mildly leaky BCD and torn wetsuits.

    I have been going to the Florida Keys to go diving for over 10 years now and I have to say I have…read moreconverted from Rainbow reef to Islamorada Dive Center because the service is much friendlier, more accommodating, and the communication is so easy and straightforward. Keira is a pleasure to book with and work with to plan dive trips and she goes out of her way to make sure everyone has a pleasurable dive experience. Captain Jason is very safety forward and makes sure everyone gets on and off the boat securely. He is also so fun and always a pleasure to be on his boat. The instructors we dove with, KA, Tomos and Sonia were super patient and understanding of our different levels of experience. When we wanted to branch out and try new things like lobstering, they were very accommodating, and everyone was willing to work with us to be successful. I love that unlike at places in Key Largo such as Rainbow reef you can actually lobster and Spearfish with Islamorada, but they actually make sure you do it in a safe and responsible way which I really appreciate. I will definitely look forward to diving with this team again!

    Clearly Unique

    Clearly Unique

    4.2
    (27 reviews)

    I emailed this company, as told to, to request a refund for the sandbar portion of the boat trip I…read morepaid for, as I never received that service. I booked and paid for a sandbar boat trip and snorkeling excursion. While we did attempt snorkeling, the weather and water conditions were extremely poor--choppy water, stormy weather, and very limited visibility. The conditions were so rough that it made us feel sick, and snorkeling itself was difficult. Some of the people on the boat only went in a few minutes because it was so choppy. We were told both on the phone and in person that we would be going to Alligator Reef, (another woman on the boat said she asked the guy at the counter for the tour if we were going to Alligator Reef and he said yes), but due to the conditions, this was not the experience we were promised. Because of the weather, we were unable to go to the sandbar at all (rain, clouds, choppy water). In hindsight, the trip should not have gone out that day given the conditions, especially since the main destinations could not be accessed safely. WHICH WAS MOST LIKELY WHY WE WERE THE ONLY BOAT OUT ON THE WATER-- DIDN'T SEE ANOTHER BOAT THE ENTIRE TIME. The other thing- people snorkel in Florida because it's warm and clear. This day was raining, choppy, murky and cold! We were offered the option to return the following day by Jerry (Wednesday the 14th) for the sandbar. However, when we came back, the weather was again bad, and your staff advised that you likely would not be going out. This resulted in another wasted trip, and ultimately, we never received the sandbar portion of the experience we paid for. I was then told I could use the sandbar trip on a future visit, but I live in California and do not have plans to return, making that option unrealistic. To be clear, I did not request a refund for the entire excursion (although, I really should)--only for the sandbar portion, since that service was never provided. Even though we purchased the snorkel sand bar trip, they take you out on the boat to snorkel, make you come all the way back in to pick up more people, then go all the way back out again, so half your trip is just chartering people. That wasn't the issue (just putting that in here for others so that they know). It was so cold and choppy and nauseating that there is no way someone should be going to the sandbar! I was hoping we would have been able to resolve this directly and professionally, but the company didn't respond. It was not a fun environment for snorkeling, and clearly the company went out anyways because it's a business and they care more about your money than your experience. It was freezing and nauseating. After speaking to several employees at our hotel, they said that the company should never have taken any of us out that day and that the boating company often promise things and underdeliver and that they don't personally recommend that company to people that come in. I wish I had not booked ahead of time and spoke to someone onsite first. Also we have only one photo on the boat because it was so choppy that people were having trouble standing up to take a photo! I gave 1 star because the two men captaining the boat were fabulous and although they had to take us out by force, they were good at explaining how to snorkel and tried to make the most of it. When asked if we were going to Alligator Reef like promised, they said, "Look out there, it's pouring, it's bad here but it will be way worse out there."

    We booked a snorkel + sandbar trip & were not disappointed. This was our first time in the keys, &…read morefirst time snorkeling. Our guides explained all of the how to's, made sure we were comfortable in the water, & kept us hydrated with water & adult beverages! It was a beautiful day despite high winds & we would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a great time!

    Bamboo Charters - boatcharters - Updated June 2026

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